“Photography is a complex and fluid medium, and its many factors are not applied in simple sequence. Rather, the process may be likened to the art of the juggler in keeping many balls in the air at one time!”

Ansel Adams, from the introduction to The Negative - The New Ansel Adams Photography Series / Book 2

That should be enough time for the camera to hit the Bay Area first. I can personally bring it to Los Gatos after I'm done, so that should speed things up. Whoever has the camera can PM me for my address.